Unit aim

Provides a historical background and introduces students to key concepts in Neuroscience including neuroplasticity and neural signalling. Examines the structure and function of the somatosensory and motor systems, the autonomic nervous system, spinal cord and brainstem regions. Provides a neural basis for understanding the visual and vestibular systems, and higher mental functions including language, emotion and memory. Students use models, computer simulations and cadaver specimens as teaching aids.

Unit content

Topic 1 Introduction to Neuroscience

Topic 2 Neural signalling

Topic 3 The somatosensory system

Topic 4 The motor system

Topic 5 The peripheral nervous system

Topic 6 The autonomic nervous system

Topic 7 The cranial nerves

Topic 8 The spinal region

Topic 9 The brainstem region

Topic 10 The vestibular and visual systems

Topic 11 Cerebrum and higher functions

Topic 12 Central nervous system: blood supply and cerebrospinal fluid

Learning outcomes

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